watch
/ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ verbo A1En español: wachear, aguaitar, güeitear, tlachar
- To look at, see, or view for a period of time. · Watching the clock will not make time go faster.· I'm tired of watching TV.
- To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention. · Watch this!· Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.
- To mind, attend, or guard. · Please watch my suitcase for a minute.· He has to watch the kids that afternoon.
- To be wary or cautious of. · You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.
- To attend to dangers to or regarding. · watch your head; watch your step· Watch yourself when you talk to him.
- To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.
- To be vigilant or on one's guard. · For some must watch, while some must sleep: So runs the world away.
- To act as a lookout.
Plural watch · He/she/it watches · Pasado watched · Participio pasado watched · Forma en -ing watching
Formas del verbo
- Forma base
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- He/she/it
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- Pasado
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- Participio pasado
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- Forma en -ing
- watching
Phrasal verbs y expresiones
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One of his workmen observed his frequent visits to the spot and decided to watch his movements.
The antechamber was full of police agents and gendarmes, in the midst of whom, carefully watched, but calm and smiling, stood the prisoner.
“Is he stuffed?” asked the Lion in surprise, as he watched her pick up the Scarecrow and set him upon his feet, while she patted him into shape again.
Then she sat upon a settee and watched the people dance.
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